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Jane Helpern
The Root Of The Problem

How far would you go to live up to the image of being blonde? Read more

Lauren Maas
The Future Is Now: 3D Print Makeup Onto Your Face
The ExtrasThe Future Is Now: 3D Print Makeup Onto Your Face

Mink and MODA are the latest tools to offer 3D printed makeup to the beauty world—whether you want to make it yourself, or just have it applied hands-free Read more

Connie Tsang
Tinder Portraits: A User's Guide
The ExtrasTinder Portraits: A User's Guide

Who does your online dating profile pic say more about—you or the person swiping right? Read more

Emily Ferber
Ooh Baby, Baby: Skincare Inspired By Midwives
The ExtrasOoh Baby, Baby: Skincare Inspired By Midwives

Midwives make the most intuitive skincare converts Read more

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Follow Friday: Chef Jacques La Merde

Lunchables: They're what's for dinner Read more

Claudia Marina
#Mom And Me
The Extras#Mom And Me

Or what happens when someone thinks you're fly on Instagram and crowns you their social media matriarch Read more

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The ExtrasA Primer On Alcohol In Skincare

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The ExtrasIngredient To Know: Mangosteen

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A surprisingly easy recipe that works for everything from pistachios to macadamias Read more

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Green Lipstick Is A Neutral, & Other Lessons From NYX Cosmetics

The brand launches more than 200 new shades a year, hosts their own award show for makeup die-hards, and lets fans drive their product development process—here's how NYX became the go-to drugstore alternative Read more

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For Your Cuts, For Your Cow, For Your Dog

Off the farm, what are the real-life uses for that ubiquitous udder ointment? Read more

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I Went To A Salt Chamber And All I Got Were These Clear Sinuses

Forty-five minutes in a room full of Himalayan rock salt, also called a halotherapy session, could be exactly what you need to kick that stuffy nose Read more